Wisconsin · 9 community water systems
Lead pipes in Polk County, WI
9 community water systems serving Polk County reported 0 lead and 221 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,284 of unknown material. The most are in Luck Waterworks.
3.5% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Wisconsin average (11%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 3.5%
- Unknown 36%
- Non-lead 61%
Water systems serving Polk County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luck WaterworksLuck | 0 | 62 | 92 | 13% |
| Dresser WaterworksDresser | 0 | 34 | 67 | 8.8% |
| Osceola WaterworksOsceola | 0 | 31 | 230 | 2.5% |
| St Croix Falls WaterworksSt Croix Falls | 0 | 29 | 321 | 3.0% |
| Clear Lake WaterworksClear Lake | 0 | 29 | 0 | 6.1% |
| Frederic WaterworksFrederic | 0 | 26 | 345 | 4.9% |
| Clayton WaterworksClayton | 0 | 8 | 53 | 2.6% |
| Amery WaterworksAmery | 0 | 2 | 1,176 | 0.1% |
| Balsam Lake WaterworksBalsam Lake | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Systems that also serve other counties are counted in full. Your water bill names your utility.
What to do if your line is lead or unknown
- Check the pipe where water enters your home.
- Use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking and cooking.
- Test your water, often free through the utility.
- Ask your utility about free or discounted replacement; most lines must be replaced by December 31, 2037.
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Questions
Does Polk County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Polk County reported 0 lead and 221 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,284 of unknown material.
Which Polk County water systems have the most lead lines?
Luck Waterworks (62), Dresser Waterworks (34), Osceola Waterworks (31).
How do I check my home in Polk County?
Find the water system named on your water bill in the table above, open its page and use its address-level inventory. You can also scratch-test the pipe where it enters your home.